General Information

In Oregon, public records - such as those of a state agency like the Oregon Department of Forestry - are governed by the Oregon Public Records Law.

The Oregon Department of Forestry will respond to requests to view public records or for copies of public records as quickly as possible, and identify what records it will be able to legally provide and an approximate cost estimate, if applicable, for copies.

To help make your public records request as successful as possible, this web page includes some general procedures for public records requests from the department.

Where/How to Submit Your Request

Submit your request in writing to the Agency Affairs Program at the Oregon Department of Forestry, 2600 State Street, Salem, OR 97310 (FAX: 503-945-7212). Your written request can be sent by mail, fax, or e-mail. If your request is for information about a specific program, you may direct it to the Agency Affairs personnel (listed below) who are assigned to that program, and they will then work with the correct program staff to most efficiently respond to your request.

If you are unsure what departmental program your request applies to, or if your request will cross programs or apply to the entire agency, address your request to the Agency Affairs Program Director, Dan Postrel, 503-945-7420.

Fees

The Oregon Department of Forestry has established the following fees by Oregon Administrative Rule for obtaining copies of public records:

Photocopies

$.25 per page, plus actual labor costs

Data Processing Materials (computer print-out)

$.15 per page printed, plust actual labor costs

Labor (managerial, technical, office) for any service beyond what is usual and customary as public service

Actual labor costs

Data processing for special programming

Actual labor costs

Tape recordings

Actual material and labor costs

Photographs

Actual material and labor costs

Maps produced by the department

Actual costs

Certifying copies

$5.00 for the first 10 pages, plus $25 for each additional page in addition to other fees charged

Computer processing

Actual material and labor costs ($5.00 minimum)

Computer diskette or CD ROM for data transfer

$5.00 each, plus actual labor costs

Packaging and mailing

Actual costs

Any charges or fees that are not described in this information will be determined by the Agency Affairs Program Director.

The Oregon Department of Forestry may also furnish copies of public information without charge or at a substantially reduced fee if the department determines that the fee waiver or reduction is in the public interest as described in ORS 192.440(4). The person making the request must also request this fee waiver or reduction and explain why it would be in the public interest.